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Tilting model update I've modeled enough that I'm now comfortable getting this fabricated. Anyone know of some custom fabricators I could/should use for this? (I'll proceed even without recommendations. At worst I'll attempt to weld it myself.) IIRC, Nanda did some interesting work on the...

Tilt lock or balance assist Tilt lock or balance assist is great for climbing really steep and/or long things, especially if carrying weight, and for starting/stopping. So basically it is great for low speed stuff.

Sortof, kinda. It would lock the crank arms in place if the static friction of the rubber/wheel and road was high enough. ... but it isn't. Net net, you need either a system which gives mechanical advantage to balance (like my design or that of Jetrike) or a tilt lock, else the...

Ha, how awesome is Ha, how awesome is that? Thrilling times! Their tilt assembly will be lighter than mine in all likelihood (gotta admit, it is a killer feature), however mine will offer more balance stability (since the resistance is a function of tilt angle), the ability to choose...

frontwheel1 + wheel01. (i.e. frontwheel1 + wheel01. (i.e. second from right column)

Long tours Ivan, how much climbing will be involved? Will the temperatures or humidity be different than Singapore/are there any interesting microclimates you'll need to prepare for? Are you riding with support? I'm just trying to figure out if my experiences are useful to mention or...

Well, there are still some issues... I wouldn't go running out to purchase anything yet. I still need to figure out how to make the front derailleur work-- the current braze-on tab is too high for the FD to work well with this setup. I'm seeing about what to do about that. I wish that...

More details ... I think it is *not* the BB... So, measurements and observations. The left-hand-side of the BB is supported purely by an O-ring so that the BB remains sealed to water even if one changes the distance between the inner-faces of the BB. So, my previous observation that one...

More like .5mm clearance I measured to be sure that I'd centered it, and it was centered to within .1mm (too difficult to measure below that). The spacers appear to be about 3mm thick, and there is one on each side. When feeling the internal dust cup (what is the name for that thingie?)...

Love the flexibility. Quick component report on the Sugino ZX801D (a compact-compact double) While my S30 build is proceeding slowly, I did mount the ZX801D's bracket and crank on the Silvio's front triangle. Amazingly, using the included two spacers (one on each side), there is around...

That is pretty cute.  That is pretty cute.

aiming to misbehave... I like wheel01 the best-- it'll look the coolest while spinning.

I'd love to see more I'd love to see more pictures, if you have the time to take 'em!

Reviews and more reviews. Thanks for pointing out that thread! I'm hoping to use some q-rings (as they were highly praised on other threads here), and they don't seem to have the low tabs, and so probably don't require any modifications... but, we'll find out. On the crankset review I've...

75,110bcd compact double+short cranks+external bearings Hmm.. I found a compact double with 75+110mm bcd with short cranks and external bearings! Has anyone else seen the Sugino OX801D? family of cranks and/or tried 'em? I just stumbled across them, and they seem like they might be a...

I may do a prototype out of I may do a prototype out of wood for the rear piece. I'm hoping for a non-destructive attachment to the Silvio, but need frame-in-hand to play with that first.

Excellent! If I can safely Excellent! If I can safely use 135s, I have *lots* of wheels to choose from here. There have been a number of pretty good deals on the DT swiss hubs lately, though (I found 'em for <$70 on Amazon before Xmas, amazingly!).

And are there any suggestions And are there any suggestions on compatible disc hubs for the S30? I've been unable to figure out if the spacing on the front fork of the S30 is 130, 132.5, or 135 yet. Given that I have plenty of 130 and 135 hubs at home, that shouldn't be too hard to figure...

Have a Silvio S30 on order Have a Silvio S30 on order for the project now. Exciting and scary.

@Robert: Ha. Indeed. Or some @Robert: Ha. Indeed. ;) Or some people are worried about climbing sustained 23% grades while carrying luggage :) In any case, ignoring that, what other components have people selected and enjoyed? I saw Erik was suggesting an RD that had a cage lock? The SRAM...